CT694 and pgp3 as serological tools for monitoring trachoma programs.
<h4>Background</h4>Defining endpoints for trachoma programs can be a challenge as clinical signs of infection may persist in the absence of detectable bacteria. Antibody-based tests may provide an alternative testing strategy for surveillance during terminal phases of the program. Antibo...
Main Authors: | E Brook Goodhew, Jeffrey W Priest, Delynn M Moss, Guangming Zhong, Beatriz Munoz, Harran Mkocha, Diana L Martin, Sheila K West, Charlotte Gaydos, Patrick J Lammie |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0001873&type=printable |
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